Richhang Waterfall travel guide

History and background

In Marma, 'richhang' means water falling from a height. Water slides down a sloping rock face from about 100 ft, and many people slide down it like a natural slide.

How to get to Richhang Waterfall

Near Alutila, about a 1.5 km walk from the main road.

Khagrachhari is about 270 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 6–7 hours.

• 🚌 By bus: Shanti, Shyamoli, Hanif, Saint Martin from Sayedabad/Kalabagan; non-AC ৳700–850, AC ৳1,300–1,700.

Where to stay

• Parjatan Motel Khagrachhari
• Mid-range hotels in town (৳1,200–3,000)

What to eat

Hill cooking (System restaurant is famous), bamboo chicken

Good to know

• Sliding down the rocks is risky — you could get hurt
• There are a lot of steps — go down slowly

More places to visit in Khagrachhari district

• Alutila Cave — A dark, mysterious cave through the hill; you cross it with a flaming torch.
• Debota Pukur (Matai Pukhiri) — A mysterious pond on a hilltop about 700 ft high.
• Horticulture Park and hanging bridge — A landscaped park with a lake and hanging bridge near town.

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